Most couples know that planning a wedding is a LOT of work. There are guest lists to manage, vendors to choose, and much, much more…so much more, in fact, that planning a wedding might feel like a full-time job! And while this “job” is one you’re probably excited to do, there’s one other item on your to-do list that can get in the way of your wedding plans: your REAL job.
How do you balance work, life, and wedding planning" How do you get your regular duties done when you’ve got a wedding on the brain" Here are a few simple tips that will help you maximize your time and plan your wedding?even when you’re on your lunch break!
Get Organized
Planning a wedding usually means keeping track of many different appointments: the cake tasting, the dress fitting, the meeting with the officiant?the list goes on. How are you supposed to remember all these commitments" The long answer will vary from couple to couple, but the short answer is simple: organize! Find an organizational system that works for you and your soon-to-be husband or wife. It can be a shared online calendar, a detailed spreadsheet, or a bunch of sticky notes stuck to the fridge?whatever will help you remember your appointments. Then, use your lunch breaks to put that system into action! Build the spreadsheet, update the calendar, write out those Post-its! This is a quick and easy process that will make you feel like your lunch was well spent AND will make the r...